Guns & Cornbread: West Virginia Wapiti
A long time ago, right where I am standing in what is now southwestern West Virginia, Logan County, there were herds of wapiti. (WAH-PA-TI) We are told that is what the Shawnee Indians called them; we call them elk. The wapiti have been gone for a long time, but now they are back. (Photo above: […]
My Dog & I: In My Opinion.
In these days of Dog Awareness, there are many new ways to partner with our Canine Friends. We live more closely with them than ever before and we have an entirely different set of parameters which define dog ownership. Gone are the days when Patch would be let out the front gate in the morning […]
Healing Corner: Shadow Work.
What is the shadow in terms of spirit work? There are a variety of philosophies and ways to answer this question, and you are welcome to explore what the professionals have to say. I’m simply going to share my perspective and view as someone who has delved into this aspect of self through several avenues […]
Good Eats: Pinoy Delivers International Delights to White Sulphur Springs!
@hashtagwv #Pinoy is White Sulphur Springs newest #international market! #filipino #foryou #hashtagwv ♬ Phillipines – DJ Babycakes Pinoy (/ˈpɪnɔɪ/ Tagalog: [‘pɪnɔi]) is an informal demonym referring to the Filipino people in the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora. Pinoy is becoming a staple of the neighborhood… Pinoy, […]
History Unraveled: Lewisburg’s Clairvoyant Sister: The “Cauling” of Mildred Bess Carter
Did you know that Lewisburg once had a fortune-teller in town? Mildred Bess Carter was the daughter of Ed Carter, a Black barber in Lewisburg. When Mildred was born in August of 1895 she had a caul, or piece of amniotic sac that covered her face. According to legend this caul was why she was […]